new documentary on the USA Gymnastics scandal

… a feature-length documentary for HBO.

At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal takes an in-depth look at the toxic environment within the ultra-competitive world of gymnastics that allowed for hundreds of young women and girls to be sexually abused by those they trusted most.

Mashable

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Miss Val’s last day of practice at UCLA

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related – Pac-12 Network will debut a special Our Stories feature on Coach Valorie Kondos Field — aka “Miss Val” — this Sunday evening at 6 p.m. PT as she wraps up her final year at the helm of the dominant UCLA gymnastics team.

via Gymternet Clan

Sam Cerio – rocket engineer

Sam appeared on the TODAY Show updating fans on her injury. And talking about the future.

She’ll be getting married soon. And will be working for Boeing.

Auburn gymnast Samantha Cerio opens up about moment of career-ending injury

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwPoVlzh6G8/?utm_source=ig_embed

Gymnastics Australia Child Protection

Gymnastics Australia is proud to present two Commitment Statements, one co-signed by the President of Gymnastics Australia, alongside the Presidents of all our member State and Territory Associations and the other co-signed by the Gymnastics Australia CEO and the Executive Directors of all State and Territory Associations.

These two documents and the actions surrounding them, solidify Gymnastics in Australia’s commitment to child safety within our sport.

GA

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Lindenwood wins USAG championships

What a season!

1. Lindenwood – 196.375
2. UIC – 196.025
3. Bridgeport – 195.925
4. Air Force – 194.575

In a nail-biting championship, it all came down to the final rotation. Lindenwood, Bridgeport and UIC were separated by less than two tenths; whoever could take the fourth and final rotation would be crowned national champions. …

The three remaining teams continued neck-and-neck until Lindenwood put up a record-shattering 49.500 on the balance beam to clinch the USAG title. It’s one of only 10 teams in the entire NCAA to score over a 49.500-plus on this event in 2019.

‘Beam brought us to tears because we were so happy for each other,’ said Brianna Franklin, a junior who competed on beam and floor. “I said, ‘Pinch me, this isn’t real, this can’t be happening.’ …

College Gym News

Precision Camps Warm-Up

Precision Choreography Camps include a musical warm-up.

Goals include: Musicality, Dynamic Flexibility, Conditioning, Shaping, Pliometrics, Prehab., Balance, Core, and ARTISTRY.

Demonstrators from Regal Gymnastics in Vermont.

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Sarah Deegan – Floor

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Sarah was 24th AA at Worlds 1997. She trained with July Gershcovich and Elena Davydova at Gemini before going on to UCLA.

Kyla Ross – Bars

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https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv5JFsEnKGN/

She obviously had a terrific start at GymMax.

Click PLAY or watch 2010 Bars training on YouTube.

straddle-on JUMP to handstand

For me this drill is essential. Kids are excited when they make their first one unspotted.

Within about 20 repetitions they make handstand without touching the feet — usually by accident.

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Once straddle cast handstand is consistent we still need this drill to ensure they continue to use as much hip flexion as possible. That’s easier. And cleaner.

UGLY is cast handstand somewhere in-between straight body & straddle.